| The Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, was constructed by the Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha family, who ruled the Baroda State. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace. Laxmi Vilas Palace was styled on the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture, built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 at a cost of £180,000 (₹27,00,000) |
WHERE ITS LOCATED?
| J N Marg, Moti Baug, Vadodara, Gujarat 390001, India |
HOW BIG IT IS ?
| It is reputed to have been the largest private dwelling built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. |
TIMINGS TO VISIT?
| A part of the palace is open for visitors during the day 10 am to 5 pm. Mondays is the weekly off day. Weekends can be Crowded. |
WHAT IS THE TICKET PRICE?
| The ticket cost Rs. 200 And it includes a complimentary audio tour guide in either english , hindi & marathi. |
IS PHOTOTGRAPHY ALLOWED INSIDE?
| Photography inside the palace is not permitted. |
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